Three Sri Lankans fined for abusive language

ICC [ Images ] match referee Mike Procter called a disciplinary hearing on Monday after the players' behaviour was reported by umpires David Shepherd and Billy Bowden.

Shepherd was forced to step in after Sangakkara exchanged words with India [ Images ] batsman Mohammad Kaif and later became embroiled in a heated row with Harbhajan Singh [ Images ].

Procter found the wicketkeeper guilty of a Level 2.9 offence under the International Cricket Council's [ Images ] code of conduct and fined him his entire match fee.

Sangakkara's offence, which could have resulted in a suspension, refers to the use of "language that is obscene, offensive or of a generally insulting nature" to another player, official or spectator.

Chandana and Dilshan were fined 50 per cent of their match fees after being found guilty of a Level 1.4 offence which deals with the more general use of offensive language.

Sri Lanka won the match by 25 runs.